Posts Tagged ‘Christmas’

We had a wonderful Christmas in Grafton with my family- lots of family gatherings, yummy food, and good times. It was especially fun to see Lauren’s excitement now that she understands the holiday. She loved singing Christmas carols and hymns (her favorites are Frosty and Hark the Herald Angels Sing), she repeatedly asked us to (Read the Rest…)

It really was the best, wasn't it?! Your pictures tell what fun it all was . . . right down to Brayden and Toby rolling around on the floor together, and Lauren loving her Bitty Baby crib! Such wonderful memories! Love you guys, Grandma Mary

What a wonderful holiday season we had with our families! We spent Christmas in Grafton and it was great to see my brothers, mom and dad, and lots of extended family. Lauren especially had fun with my cousins’ kids and loved being part of the gang. She received a harmonica from her uncles that she (Read the Rest…)

THANK YOU for updating the pictures…I love the piggies!!! Lauren is so beautiful…and the photography captures her sweetness just perfectly. i need to see you guys soon!! Make the trip across hwy 5 soon!!!

Wow, I just realized we haven’t posted in a month! The last few weeks have been busy, starting with Josh and I traveling to Boulder, CO, for a family friend’s wedding. The weekend was great- Boulder is a cool city and the weather was perfect for walking around Pearl Street. Josh was their photographer for (Read the Rest…)

Lauren is going to have a cousin this summer! Joe and Erin shared the news over Christmas that they are expecting a baby in July and we are so excited for them… and Nana Jo is already planning “cousin camp” at the lake :) If you look closely, you can see Lauren’s two bottom teeth- (Read the Rest…)

We started off the new year in Grafton and had a fun time celebrating a late Christmas and New Years with my family. It was great to have Jeff and Jonny home- they loved playing with Lauren and gave her a baby grand piano of her own. She loves dancing to the music! I was (Read the Rest…)

I was getting desperate for some new Lauren photos! Its looks like Lauren had a great time up in Grafton, there’s a big smile in just about every picture! I can’t wait to see how much she grows in 2008 :)
Love, Erin

We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. We had a great time in St. Cloud celebrating Lauren’s first Christmas with family and friends. Lauren enjoyed playing with Great Grandpa Paul in her jumper. She was excited to open gifts — so she could play with the gift wrap. She also got another visit from (Read the Rest…)

What wonderful pictures of Lauren’s first Christmas! Thanks, Josh . . .
Lauren’s so lucky to have ALL this family that loves her so . . . can’t wait to see her and you two! Love and kisses for those cheeks, Grandma Mary

Lauren got to meet Santa at my Christmas party this year and the look on her face says it all- who is this guy with his fuzzy white beard and funny costume? She just checked him out a little and then had fun playing with wrapping paper. We also had a few holiday parties this (Read the Rest…)

I had a fun trip to Fargo last weekend and my cousins got me in the mood to shop for baby things! I hadn’t really let myself buy anything yet, basically because I know once I start, I won’t be able to stop! Kate and Jess helped me pick out a few things, some of (Read the Rest…)

Steph and Josh — I love the little outfit!! They have just the most adorable clothing for babies — I can hardly wait:) You looked just radiant when we saw you this morning Steph! You both are so happy — you will be wonderful loving and caring parents of this little grandchild! Thanks for sharing the anticipation and excitement as you prepare your home and hearts for this blessing. Love you three, Mom